Beaulieu won sales with its differentiated residential products featuring Magic Fresh, a treatment that eliminates odors, according to Ralph Boe, CEO of the Beaulieu Group. “It is on all our better products and serves a real purpose that has value to consumers. In 2012, we introduced EverClean including 20 products in a wide range of styles made of solution dyed polyester (SD PET).”

The Dixie Group developed new fiber systems that will become major building blocks for future growth, according to Paul Comiskey, president of residential sales at The Dixie Group. Dixie worked with Invista to launch Stainmaster TruSoft, and also developed Permaset wool through Fabrica. Permaset is a process that that allows for piece dyed wool products in expanded color assortments.

Engineered Floors continues to build success by specializing in solution dyed polyester. “Solution dyed PET is growing at a fast rate. It is the only real growth in the industry starting in 2007-2008,” said Bob Shaw, Engineered Floors’ founder and CEO.

Interface Americas introduced the Urban Retreat Collection, a product that exemplifies the company’s commitment to sustainability and design, according to John Wells, president and CEO of Interface Americas.

Mannington developed and launched 12 new collections. “This aggressive pace of product launches has helped us grow and take market share,” said Jack Ganley, president of Mannington Commercial. The company also invested in additional carpet tile capacity by adding a new wing to its building and a new pre-coat line.

Mohawk built success through soft fiber innovation with the introduction of SmartStrand Silk with DuPont Sorona as well as Wear-Dated Embrace, described as the softest premium nylon available today. “This extraordinary product has twice the fiber of ordinary carpet resulting in a super plush feel. Its softness is actually preferred 2-1 over other premium soft nylons with consumers,” stated Tom Lape, president of Mohawk Residential.

Nourison targeted the upscale rug market with the launch of designer Barclay Butera’s Rug Collection. Oriental Weavers/Sphinx expanded its product offerings, especially in the indoor/outdoor category for area rugs.

Shaw developed softer Anso nylon and ClearTouch PET (polyester), according to Randy Merritt, president of Shaw Industries. “Commercially our EcoWorx tile is the leading tile platform in the market and continues to gain share,” Merritt said.